fixed income

As George Osborne reveals the Office for Budget Responsibility has revised down growth forecasts in the UK and government borrowing is moved higher, fund managers and economists give their view on 2011's Autumn Statement.

European markets have opened the week in positive territory, with the FTSE 100 rebounding from a period of extended losses.

A pub has issued its own £500 bonds in an attempt to raise money.

ETF investors ploughed money into riskier assets last week following news of the Eurozone deal and despite recent developments, interest in high yield and corporate bond ETFs remains.

Skandia is considering expanding its risk rated fund range to include an income solution for those nearing or at retirement.

European ETP activity fell last week as equity markets finished higher, having dipped mid-week. The Eurostoxx 50 finished up 4.1%, while the S&P 500 was up 2.1%.

iShares has listed two US fixed income ETFs on the London Stock Exchange.

The eurozone will dominate the week ahead, and a rating cut from the European Central Bank is on the cards, says Barclays Wealth equity strategist Henk Potts.

Sterling is not gaining safe haven status as some suggest, says Barclays Wealth equity strategist Henk Potts, and it would be a mistake to give up on balanced long-term investing now.

Fixed income pensioners could see their spending power cut by 60% cent over a 20 year retirement because of the impact of inflation.